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Minnesota finished the night having managed 70 points from inside the paint, compared to the Rockets' 36.

After the buzzer Harden was asked if the Rockets have a tendency to rely on their offense during games.

“I don’t know,” Harden replied.

“We have no tendencies right now.

James Harden extended his scoring streak to 31 consecutive games of scoring at least 30 points (Image: GETTY)

“Our tendencies are to come out slow in third quarters.

“Bad matches with scoring inside.

“It’s been like that.

“We just haven’t put it together.”

The Rockets led 65-56 at the 10:18 mark in the third quarter before the Timberwolves went on two impressive scoring runs - pulling even with a 9-0 surge before putting together a 12-0 run to take the lead.